GENERAL INFORMATION
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Paraguay, Peru, The Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovak
Republic, South Africa, Spain, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St Vincent & the
Grenadines, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey,
UK, Uruguay, USA, Venezuela.
Citizens from the above list can travel within Colombia for a period of six
months.
Citizens from other countries must inquire with the Colombian government for
their visa requirement.
Upon arrival in Colombia tourists will receive either a 30, 60, or 90 day tourist
stamp. It's critical that you get a stamp for the total length of your trip. Ask the
agent for the longest length possible (90 days). If you're given a 30 day stamp
and plan on being in Colombia for 40 days you will have a legal problem. It is
critical that you clarify your length of stay before the agent stamps your
passport. By law you need an ongoing ticket to another country. This is not
always asked for, but you need to be ready to prove that you will be leaving
Colombia. If you plan on staying in Colombia past your original visa expiration
you must visit the Migración Colombia (formally known as
DAS)(www.migracioncolombia.gov.co). You can receive 30-day extensions up to
the maximum of a six month total stay in Colombia. There is a process to learn
this extension. You must present yourself to Migración Colombia to receive the
current requirements. A representative of the office will give you instructions
that will most likely consist of possessing a valid passport, having your
fingerprints taken, taking a trip to the bank, and providing photos, as well as
other safeguards. In big cities, it's best to plan a good part of your day to do this.
It's highly recommended you visit the Migración Colombia offices in smaller
cities as they provide quicker service because they see less foreign visitors. It's
impossible to list the exact requirements as they can change and are also
interpreted differently in different offices.